Teaching Resources — Page 6
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- How to Help Kids Manage Anxiety at Home and School
Practical, kid-friendly tools to help children name anxious feelings, calm their bodies, and feel safe again — at home, in the classroom, or anywhere big feelings show up.
- Why Support Independent Black Children's Authors
Why support independent Black children's authors? Thoughtful support strengthens discoverability, ownership, representation, school access, and mission-led work.
- Calm Down Activities for Kids That Actually Work
Simple, screen-friendly calm-down activities for kids — from breathing routines to sensory tools and SEL songs that help children regulate big feelings.
- Why Teacher-Authors Create Powerful Classroom Books
Why teacher-authors create powerful classroom books: practical instincts about read-aloud rhythm, discussion openings, movement, and emotional safety.
- How to Teach an Inside Voice: Preschool Practice Ideas
Teach an inside voice with a simple volume chart, an original classroom practice game, accessible reminders, and Mr. J’s Inside Voice song.
- Meet Mr. J, Author of Mr. J and the Tower That Fell
Meet Mr. J, author of Mr. J and the Tower That Fell: verified bio, personal book origin, intended readers, educational mission, and ways to connect.
- How to Build Self-Confidence in Young Children
Affirmations, positive self-talk, and small daily wins — practical ways parents and teachers can help young kids build real self-esteem that lasts.
- How to Teach Kids Patience and Waiting Skills
Patience is a skill kids can learn — not a personality trait. Here's how to teach waiting, taking turns, and self-control with songs, games, and everyday practice.
- How to Help Kids Express Their Feelings
Big feelings need words. Here's how parents and teachers can help kids name, talk about, and work through emotions — with simple tools and SEL songs.
- Healthy Habits for Kids: Easy Daily Routines That Help
Small habits build healthy kids. Here's a simple parent guide to building routines for hydration, healthy eating, sleep, and daily wellness — without the battles.
- Why Movement Breaks Help Kids Focus in the Classroom
Short movement breaks aren't a distraction from learning — they make learning possible. Here's the why and how of using movement to boost classroom focus.
- How Music and Movement Support Social Emotional Learning
Music and movement turn SEL from a worksheet into a feeling. Here's why combining the two is one of the most powerful ways to teach kids real emotional skills.